2023 Sandpoint Summerfest
Mattox Farm Productions is excited to play a role The Eureka Institute’s 28th anniversary 2022 Sandpoint SummerFest!
Below is the lineup for Friday and Saturday July 14th and 15th.
This year attendance will be handled through a RSVP system, please contact info@eureka-institute.org to attend, please keep in mind attendance will be capped at 250 to minimize impact on the land and any impacts from the COVID pandemic. There will be no tickets, only a suggested donation of $150 per adult, this will help the Eureka Institute pay for the event including performers, food, and beverages.
The Two Tracks
Friday 7:00-8:30
American Songwriter has this to say about The Two Tracks: "They avoid many of the cliches and gimmicks that have grown common in the Americana world while still championing a natural, Earth-grown sound. To hear an acoustic quartet reach a level of dynamic and thematic intensity like The Two Tracks do is an immeasurably rewarding experience. It’s pure musicianship, it’s pure excellence, it’s pure Americana."
Husband and wife Julie and Dave Huebner write songs that traverse the male and female perspective with emotional and natural images of rural American life. The band cares about lyrics, story, and the power of the song, and every arrangement is designed to fully highlight that direct connection between the song and the listener. Hailing from the eastern side of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming, the band has traversed the country bringing their joyful, unique sound to stages big and small, including NewWestFest (CO), Deadwood Jam (SD), Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival (CA), MeadowGrass (CO), Albino Skunk Music Festival (SC), Red Ants Pants Music Festival (MT), Levitt Sioux Falls (SD), LevittAMP Green Bay (WI), Ashley for the Arts (WI), Beartrap Summer Festival (WY), Sioux River Folk Festival (SD), Music on the Mothership (NM), Oystergrass (WY), and The LAWN (CO), to name a few, and opened for artists such as Orville Peck, Eilen Jewell, Kitchen Dwellers, Black Lillies, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades and more. They recently completed their first international trip, traveling to Dubai for performances at the World Expo.
Bon Bon Vivant
Saturday 9:30-11:30
Friday 11:00-12:00
New Orleans band Bon Bon Vivant, electrifies audiences across the country with a signature sound reflective of their wild hearts. BBV pays homage to the bawdy New Orleans sound while infusing a mysterious klezmer spark, dark ballads and up-tempo dance rock. BBV’s unique instrumentation, message of hope and ability to connect, both through Live Stream and in person has proven an inspiring resilience despite our turbulent times. This is a band that leans into life with hope, change and genre bending original songs that are as fierce as they are heartbreaking as they celebrate life in minor keys!
Do not miss either of their performances, this will be the band everyone leaves SummerFest talking about!!!
Cytrus
Saturday 12:15-1:45am
Shaped by Jared Squires (guitar), Jeran Plumacher (drums), Luke Nevills (bass/keys), Brandon Hailey (saxophone), Owen Mayo (guitar/keys), Trevor Church (drums), Alex Dean (synth/keys), and Sean Connelly (vocals/keys), Cytrus’ eight-piece funk-driven fusion makes a place at the table for everyone, offering a psychedelic pallet of funk, disco, electronic, rock, neo-soul, hip-hop, and more. The Seattle-based band is personalized by its juicy synths, bass-induced grooves, and cinematic live performances. However, the group is best known for their flowing transitions in variety, consistently sonic wall of sound, and undeniable chemistry.
In their short time together, Cytrus has witnessed massive growth within itself and the surrounding community. Originally founded as a four-piece in early 2018 under the cover of HopSol, the ‘couple buds’ quickly began to absorb additional musicians before joining forces with a group formerly known as Bunk Foss. As a bi-product, the eight-piece has begun to build a dedicated fan base in the Northwest and beyond, co-hosting multiple sold out events throughout Western Washington and becoming a go-to act for promoters throughout the region. The merge sparked a turning point in the band’s sound, energy, and presence, ergo giving Cytrus its newfound name.
Make sure to save some energy for the late night because these fellas will be stepping up the party!
The High Seagrass
Friday 9:30-11
The High Seagrass are a swashbuckling band of bluegrass marauders pickin’ and singin’ at sea level. The 5-piece Pacific Northwest jamgrass band from Seattle, Washington is an organic offshoot of Ballard’s long-running Conor Byrne Pub bluegrass jam formed by members inspired by both bluegrass and jamband music and culture.
Their unique brand fuses hard driving traditional prowess with bold improvisational exploration. This group of accomplished musicians channels the Emerald City’s musical roots with a well curated selection of bluegrass traditionals, rollicking originals, and re-imagined covers.
Aaron Golay & the Original Sin
Saturday 6:30-8:00
Loud jams and engaging live performances are what stand out in this group. Aaron Golay and The Original Sin is an American band from the Boise, ID area. Currently booking solo and full band performances. Their genre blends together Americana with hints of Rock & Roll. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dancing in the crowd.
Originally started by singer/songwriter Aaron Golay, with his first EP release in 2018 titled “Down In Hell” was created as a solo project. The band grew to include Darcy Erickson on bass and Michael Tetro on drums forming one dynamic trio. Filled with harmonic guitar riffs, ear tingling vocals and a loaded rhythm section, this band leaves it all on the stage.
Heat Speak
Saturday 4:00-5:30
Heat Speak is an indie folk group led by singer-songwriter Dario Ré. His impassioned poetics sung in English and French are supported by dynamic musicianship and intricate arrangements to create a unique blend of indie folk, chamber pop and world fusion.
The founding collaborations with violinist Phil Pintor began in 2014 in the budding music city of Spokane, Washington. They began collecting musicians to record what became the 2017 record, Aspen Artichoke released independently under the eponymous band name Dario Ré. Following its release, a rotating cast of musicians banded around Ré to perform throughout the Pacific Northwest many of whom formally united as Heat Speak in 2018.
In 2019, Heat Speak played approximately 60 live shows in the Pacific Northwest and were nominated for a Bartlett Award as Best Local Folk Band/Artist. Their debut album, To Love Wind was released independently September 2020.
Heat Speak features: Dario Ré (guitars, piano, ukulele, vocals), Andie Daisley (vocals), Phil Pintor (violins, mandolin, piano), Michael Starry (upright bass), Tim Gales (mandocello, cello, vocals), Caroline Bickford (cello), Keith Morris (drum kit and auxiliary percussion) and Zack Zuniga (djembe and congas).
Headwaters
Saturday 8:00-9:00 and 11:00-midnight
Sandpoint’s favorite band returns to Sandpoint SummerFest!!! A stand-up bass, 2 lead guitars and drums come together from different backgrounds to create a unique sound. Americana, mixed with a little bluegrass and blues and whatever else is conjured up for the evening performance is what makes Headwaters tick. John Edwards (bass), John Firshi (guitar), Jared (guitar), and Mick (drums) all take part in the creative process and enjoy performing in and around the Sandpoint, Idaho area.
Biobeat
Saturday 9:20-9:30 & midnight-12:15
Sandpoint native Biobeat will return to the SummerFest stage for two performances. Be prepaired to be blown away by the organic sounds that can come from the human mouth.
Queen Bonobo- Friday 4:30-5:45
This Sandpoint local has been sharing her music around the country as well as Europe. Her music is influenced by many genres and her performances reflect that. The other thing you can count on is that her music is heartfelt and genuine.
Brendan Kelty Trio
Friday 7:00-8:30
With roots in Rustbelt sensibilities, Western North Carolina tradition, and the Pacific Northwest wilderness spectacular, Brendan Kelty has cultivated a soulful sound drawn from gritty travel, wilderness living, and personal relationships; simple real and honest.
Julie Wise Belly Dance
Saturday 9-9:15
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Matt Mitchell
Friday 5:45-7:00
Matt Mitchell began writing and performing his music when he was a small child. He was trained classically on piano starting at the age of four and added guitar as a teenager. Matt has taken his foundational skills in music and steadily developed his own sound; a flavor of folk influenced, narrative rich, Americana-roots music. His songs are honest, relatable and moving. You'll find him playing piano, hammond organ or strumming his very unique 1930's-era guitar that once belonged to his Great Grandfather. In 2005, after a year living abroad volunteering and traveling Europe, he joined the San Francisco based band Ten Mile Tide and spent the better part of the next six years touring the country as a keyboardist, harmonica player and singer. Matt has played music in every state but Florida. In 2011 he formed his own band; a six piece Americana/rock n' roll group called 'Folkinception'. The band was bestowed the honor of "Best Original Band" in 2018 and 2019 in the Pacific NW Inlander's 'Best Of' reader poll. In 2019 they changed their name to 'Trego'. The band has recorded two, full length albums and is set to release a third in the fall of 2021. In January of 2020 Matt moved into an imported Japanese bus and spent the following 18 months on the road with his wife and two dogs. His newest collection of songs were written amidst his experiences traveling during the tumult and uncertainty of the past few years. A full length solo album is due for release everywhere on 02/22/2022.
Open Mic with John Firshi
Saturday 2:30-4:00
John has been performing his unique style of eclectic music around the Northwest for 14 years and has a very wide range of influences. He has been part of many diverse projects and has provided guitar accompaniment and production assistance for other northwest recording artists. John has drawn from his experience as a supporting musician to develop his own style of original music.
Systir
Friday 8:30-9:30
Systir is a 4 piece based in Sandpoint Idaho made up of two pairs of sisters, these four ladies have a wide variety of musical influences and experiences that comes out in their performances. Their music dances in and out of folk touching on indigenous cultures of the east, west, north and south. With top notch instrumentation and jaw dropping harmonies (like only true Systirs can) you will not want to miss this performance!
